Melissa Brunetti, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people feel seen, supported, and capable of meaningful change. With 10 years of experience providing therapy in special education and private practice, she brings a steady, patient presence and a compassionate, encouraging style that keeps the focus on growth.
Her work is grounded in a strengths-based perspective, guiding clients to identify personal resources they already have and use them as a foundation for progress. Melissa specializes in concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and social challenges, and she supports clients in strengthening self-worth, building emotional regulation skills, and shifting negative thought patterns that can reinforce feeling stuck.
Sessions are tailored to each individual, with care taken to match the pace and focus to what the client needs most. Through a collaborative process, Melissa helps clients develop practical tools and clearer insight so they can move through daily life with greater confidence and clarity.
Evidence-Based Online Therapy With a Strengths-Based Focus
Melissa Brunetti, LCSW, uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a strengths-based perspective, helping clients recognize what is already working and build practical change from there. This approach can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem because it keeps therapy grounded in achievable steps and personal capabilities.
She also focuses on developing emotional regulation skills, which means learning ways to identify emotions earlier, tolerate distress more effectively, and respond with intention instead of reacting on autopilot. In addition, therapy often includes reframing negative thought patterns that can reinforce feeling stuck, supporting clearer thinking and more flexible coping in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Melissa collaborates with clients to understand goals, preferences, and current challenges, then tailors sessions to fit the individual and adjust strategies over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy makes it easier to stay consistent and get support in a format that fits real life. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, changing energy levels, or times when writing feels easier than talking.
How much experience does Melissa Brunetti have?
Melissa Brunetti has 10 years of experience.
Is Melissa Brunetti a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melissa Brunetti is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in New York. License: NY LCSW 101492.
In which languages does Melissa Brunetti provide therapy?
Melissa Brunetti provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Brunetti located?
Melissa Brunetti is located in New York.
How can I work with Melissa Brunetti as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Brunetti through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Melissa Brunetti work with international clients?
No. Melissa Brunetti does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Brunetti cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.